The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 160 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18) vs. BMW 125i 5-door (12 - 15)
€ 29,500
€ 32,900
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes A 160 d is an inch shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the BMW 125i.
Mercedes A 160 d
BMW 125i
56.4
70.1
79.6
55.9
69.5
78.1
70.1 in
Width
69.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56.4 in
Height
55.9 in
106.3
169.3
105.9
170.2
169.3 in
Length
170.2 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 160 d
BMW 125i
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4156 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.35 %
General
Mercedes A 160 d
BMW 125i
W176
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 160 d
BMW 125i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
BMW
OM 607.951
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 160 d
89 hp
215 hp
BMW 125i
177 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Mercedes A 160 d
177 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 125i
Performance
Mercedes A 160 d
BMW 125i
112 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
13.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
620 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
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35.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.67 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 d
35.3 lb/hp
14.67 lb/hp
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 160 d
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes A 160 d
64 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 125i
56 mpg
city
27 mpg
69 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
839 mi
Range
490 mi
Mercedes A 160 d
839 mi
490 mi
BMW 125i
Environmental Impact
76.1 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
125 kWh
Mercedes A 160 d
76.1 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 125i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 160 d
BMW 125i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
